Today was productive and contemplative as this piece from my Collage series came together. It already has a home so won’t be on the market for sale.
Malcom X
Artist: Sabreehna S. Essien
Aspirations are high
Vision board!
I have several for various reason but most likely will adopt a new method; whereby, I create a diagram this time around. My vision and goals for the next five to ten years are so complex that a vision board cannot keep up with all the concrete details.
Any other creative out there in the midst of an elevation. Any other creative out there in the midst of transition….transformation.
Next level….no more ceilings to break 😉
The Front View Progression
Exhale….yesterday, I finally had a moment to stop at the Art studio after nearly a month. I added some more details and have some colors schemes in mind. I like the rawness of the gray and black acrylic paints; however, I intend to bring some vibrant colors into this beautiful narrative piece as well. I really enjoy the journey this project has taken me on and look forward to the full idea manifest.
Transition
Well Hello,
One important life lesson I’ve come to value and appreciate is transition from one level to the next. I have made myself receptive to change and allow it to instigate growth versus apprehension.
I closed my store front August 31, 2022 with hopes to revise my business plan, implement new marketing strategies, and save up for a more suitable location for 2024-2025.
In the mean time between time…I must relocate my Art studio so if you know of an affordable space or anyone who would like to share cost please let me know.
Here is a toast to upward mobility, progress, and elevation on all levels. 🙏
Wright Park
This park has been a place of some of my best memories from childhood, adolescence, adulthood, a mother, and a wife. Strolling through the park stirs up so much joy in my soul.
The Botanical Gardens has always been a place where great reflection has occurred within me, The place has been newly remodeled and being a Photographer the vibrant plants became my subjects.
Progression of Front View
Creative Force
Yesterday, I had brief moment to paint. The Front View is my current piece at work. I studied the photos last taken of the piece over a two to three week period. It was a release to get the ideas from my mind.
I look forward to add the minor details, colors, and other components that will complete this beautiful narrative piece.
Personal proverb
The Honey bee can never be blamed for the sweetness it produces.
-Sabreehna S. Essien-
Reflection: Covid 19, BLM, and Blue Lives
In the Introspection Collection you can see my abstract version of covid virus attacking heathy cells, there are red hearts in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and blue hearts in solidarity with our Police Force, there is a pulse throughout each piece in the colors of Black Cultural Pride and our resilience. -Red, Black, and Green-
The Introspection Collection is a series created during the Covid 19 lock down Phase 1. I was in the home with my two babies and made use of recycled wood, paper mache technique, and acrylic paint for the entire series which took a few months to complete.
Recap of my thoughts during the lock down.
Collage Art
In 1999, I created a series of collage art pieces and through the years utilized collage technique to create personal vision boards. The latest series for my mixed media pieces use up-cycled scrap wood, paper mache technique, old newspapers, and collage technique. The series is unnamed for now but it first stage which was paper mache took couple months to dry. Now that the pieces are dry I started to apply clips to develop the collage series of 5.
I have chosen some of my favorite Artist and Community Leaders to add to the mixed media pieces and look forward to the full development of ideas for each unique piece to this collection.
SABREEHNA S. ESSIEN 